Washington — The House Judiciary Committee released a transcript and video of former special counsel Jack Smith’s eight-hour closed-door deposition regarding his investigations into President Trump. Smith addressed allegations of Trump’s attempts to subvert the 2020 election and mishandling of documents, asserting he had enough evidence for prosecution and denying political motivations behind the investigations. He highlighted Trump’s significant culpability in the Capitol attack and criticized retaliatory actions against Justice Department employees. Smith also indicated potential charges against Trump’s co-conspirators and detailed Trump’s direct involvement in efforts to overturn the election results.
